Availability of Bourbon?

The Wanderer · Dec 28th, 2008, 11:52

Is Bourbon generally available in India? If so, at what prices? I'm trying to determine whether I should bother to carry any with me. I'm also more than content with Rye should it be in greater supply.

sthakur · Dec 28th, 2008, 13:08

I saw Jim Beam for sale in Mumbai at the local Wine Shop (liquor store), but very expensive since its an import, not sure if local bourbon is produced.

sthakur

mojogirl · Dec 28th, 2008, 14:26

ha..and i thought he is looking for bournbon biscuits

silly me.

The Wanderer · Dec 28th, 2008, 23:30

Thanks for the prompt replies! I knew it would have to be imported (like scotch it is only produced in certain regions), just wasn't sure if it is imported and what premium it might demand. Sounds like it might be too expensive to bother with...

I am really not considering bringing a great deal with me but if it isn't readily available it might be worth bringing some for the novelty aspect. Also, Beam is not particularly good bourbon in my opinion. If that is all that is available it might be worth bringing some of the good stuff to share with the occassional local or unfamiliar tourist.

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Originally Posted by mojogirl

ha..and i thought he is looking for bournbon biscuits

silly me.

Hmmmm... Bourbon biscuits? Are they bourbon flavored or is there some French connection in the name? I take it Indians follow British convention and biscuits are what North Americans would call cookies?

freenote · Dec 28th, 2008, 23:46

All of your imported brands have got to be expensive so how about widening the pallet . I'm a scotch drinker and found some of the local brands OK ,so experiment . I settled , in the end for old monk rum as a staple,not whiskey , but very nice

edwardseco · Dec 28th, 2008, 23:58

Bring 2 bottles..

The Wanderer · Dec 29th, 2008, 00:07

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Originally Posted by freenote

All of your imported brands have got to be expensive so how about widening the pallet . I'm a scotch drinker and found some of the local brands OK ,so experiment . I settled , in the end for old monk rum as a staple,not whiskey , but very nice

I certainly enjoy trying local brands and it sounds as if I'll have to give Old Monk a shot! I've seen the name in a few threads but didn't realize it was a rum. I am actually quite fond of rum and won't have any problem switching over for a while. Any other particularly worthwhile brands I should look for?

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Originally Posted by edwardseco

Bring 2 bottles..

Sounds like a plan!

livinhimalayas · Dec 29th, 2008, 00:57

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Originally Posted by The Wanderer

I certainly enjoy trying local brands and it sounds as if I'll have to give Old Monk a shot! I've seen the name in a few threads but didn't realize it was a rum. I am actually quite fond of rum and won't have any problem switching over for a while. Any other particularly worthwhile brands I should look for?

How about 'Young Nun'

Cardamom · Dec 29th, 2008, 01:17

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Originally Posted by edwardseco

Bring 2 bottles..

edwardseco comes prepared!

-C

Dom · Dec 29th, 2008, 04:00

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Originally Posted by mojogirl

ha..and i thought he is looking for bournbon biscuits

silly me.

Good one. (Aren't they Brittania choc biscuits?)

Dom · Dec 29th, 2008, 04:01

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Originally Posted by edwardseco

Bring 2 bottles..

Carry three tell the Customs officer that they are for a medicinal purpose.

The Wanderer · Dec 29th, 2008, 04:22

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Originally Posted by livinhimalayas

How about 'Young Nun'

Where can I find these!

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Originally Posted by Dom

Good one. (Aren't they Brittania choc biscuits?)

Chocolate? Now that's disappointing...

puchoo · Dec 29th, 2008, 12:06

One can get Jack Daniels in Delhi and in Chandigarh for sure , being easier in the latter. Not sure about prices though but i would peg it at between 1200 - 1600...but i could be wrong. I love JD but dont buy it in India , keep getting it at regular intervals from friends in Dubai..

jyotirmoy · Dec 29th, 2008, 12:16

Jack Daniels cost around Rs.1600/- in Delhi.

puchoo · Dec 29th, 2008, 12:18

i wonder if one still gets Southern Comfort...

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The Wanderer Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 100	Availability of Bourbon? Is Bourbon generally available in India? If so, at what prices? I'm trying to determine whether I should bother to carry any with me. I'm also more than content with Rye should it be in greater supply.

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Dec 28th, 2008, 13:08	#2
sthakur Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 116	I saw Jim Beam for sale in Mumbai at the local Wine Shop (liquor store), but very expensive since its an import, not sure if local bourbon is produced. sthakur

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jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 5,223	Jack Daniels cost around Rs.1600/- in Delhi.

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